Take the Ego Test— Many people who have big egos don’t realize it—they simply think
of themselves as competitive, driven, self-assured, or something equally positive. This assessment will help you determine whether or not your ego is (to paraphrase Dr. Seuss in describing the Grinch) “three sizes too big.” Ask yourself: True or false: Do these statements describe my usual behavior? True
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1. I rarely say, “I don’t know”—especially in public.
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2. I rarely admit my mistakes.
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3. I rarely talk about my personal weaknesses with colleagues.
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4. I don’t often ask for personal feedback.
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5. I dislike compromising when I am debating.
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6. I interrupt people when they are talking in order to give them the answer.
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7. I like solving other people’s problems.
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8. I rarely apologize publicly to others when I may have hurt their feelings.
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9. I rarely ask people how they are feeling.
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10. I always strive to be the leader.
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11. I make sure I get the respect I am due.
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12. I work hard at looking good to others.
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13. I don’t enjoy talking things out with others.
Did you have mostly “trues”? Don’t despair. At least you know you have a problem... and nothing can stop you from doing some humility-building self-improvement work right away!
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